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Starting against Toronto Fernandez (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Fernandez returns to the starting XI for Saturday's match after overcoming an ankle injury. The attacking midfielder is straight back on the pitch after suffering the ankle injury against Cincinnati. Fernandez's return keeps Dru Yearwood on the bench.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Fernandez (ankle) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Toronto, according to the RBNY injury report.

Impact Fernandez was brought off with an ankle injury against FC Cincinnati, and is now a doubt for Saturday's match. The midfielder was replaced by Dru Yearwood, who could be in line for a large role if Fernandez is unable to get back on the pitch for Saturday's clash.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off with injury Fernandez was subbed off due to injury in the 76th minute during Wednesday's 2-1 win versus FC Cincinnati. Head coach Troy Lesene said that he is "optimistic" that he will play Sat...

Impact Fernandez was brought on in the second half, but was taken off seven minutes later with an injury. Looks to be that the injury is nothing too serious and will try to be an option for Saturday. If the midfielder is deemed not fit, then Dru Yearwood could see the start against Toronto.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandez and the New York Red Bulls host the Chicago Fire

Omir Fernandez leads the New York Red Bulls into a matchup with the Chicago Fire fresh off of a two-goal outing against D.C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets brace on Saturday Fernandez scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's match against DC United.

Impact Fernandez opened the scoring in the 17th minute before adding a second goal from the penalty spot in the 44th. The goals were the first in the last three matches for Fernandez while his three shots in the match were tied for the team-high as of his substitution in the 72nd minute.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores early in loss Fernandez scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Fernandez opened the scoring with a goal in the 11th minute, but it was the last goal of the match for the Red Bulls as they conceded four unanswered to take the loss. Fernandez has started six of the Red Bulls' last seven matches scoring twice and providing two assists during his time on the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Red Bull's Omir Fernandez catches Andre Blake off guard to grab lead over Philadelphia Union

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Opens the scoring with penalty Fernandez scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Fernandez converted a penalty in the 28th minute to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the attacker's first since returning from a hamstring injury five matches ago, but Fernandez does have three assists over the same timeframe as a locked in starter when fully fit.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues assists streak Fernandez assisted once to go with four shots (one on target) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Fernandez has assisted in his third straight match in just his second start in four games. This also includes two goals on the year. His three assists tie his career high for the team while also winning a permanent starting role on the team.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in two straight Fernandez had an assist while crossing once accurately, creating four chances and making five tackles (winning four) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Columbus.

Impact Fernandez set up Elias Manoel in the 38th minute while leading the Red Bulls in both chances created and tackles in the match. The attacker now has assists in back-to-back matches while creating six chances over his past three appearances.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Fernandez had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Fernandez entered the match in the 61st minute and set up Frankie Amaya in the 90th for the Red Bulls' final goal. The assist was the first in 16 appearances for the attacker and his first goal involvement in his last four matches played after recently missing time with a hamstring injury.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Fernandez is on the bench for Wednesday's match versus Charlotte.

Impact Fernandez missed the last three matches with a hamstring injury. Prior to his injury, he started in 10 straight games, totaling two goals on 12 shots (five on target) in that span.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Fernandez (hamstring) could face a fitness test in order to be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against Charlotte FC, according to New York's injury report for the matc...

Impact Fernandez has missed the Red Bulls' last three league games with a hamstring injury he suffered roughly one month ago, but he's been upgraded in the availability report and might be fit enough to return to the squad this week versus Charlotte.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with hamstring injury Fernandez is listed as out with a hamstring injury in New York's availability report to take on the Sounders this weekend.

Impact Fernandez has started each of the Red Bulls' last 10 league games all across the attacking line, but he had to sub off just before the hour mark last weekend due to this injury and will not be available for selection against Seattle on Saturday. Tom Barlow lined up on the left wing in his place during the midweek U.S. Open Cup match, but Luquinhas (groin), Frankie Amaya (ankle) and Lewis Morgan (hip) are all nearing returns from injuries and should plug back into the starting XI once fully fit.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances vs. Montreal Fernandez made an interception and created four chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against CF Montreal. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Fernandez has started 10 consecutive league games for the Red Bulls, and he's tallied a goal and six chances created across his last three appearances from the left wing.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game winner Fernandez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Fernandez scored a laser shot to get the win over cross town rivals Saturday. Since becoming a regular start, he's totaled eight straight starts with two goals. The midfielder is also leading the team in goals scored.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fernandez scores late goal, Red Bulls down NYCFC 1-0

Omir Fernandez scored in the 76th minute and the New York Red Bulls won a Hudson River Derby match against rival New York City 1-0

MAY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Creates two chances in loss Fernandez took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Union. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Fernandez has taken 10 shots (four on target) and created nine chances across his seven starts mostly in attacking midfield this season, and he should continue in the XI while Lewis Morgan (hip) and Luquinhas (groin) remain injured.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandez scores late to help Red Bulls tie Dynamo 1-1

Omir Fernandez scored late in the second half to rally the New York Red Bulls to a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo after a 30-minute weather delay at the start of the match

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets late equalizer Fernandez scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Houston.

Impact Fernandez found the back of the net in the 89th minute scoring a late goal to earn a point for the Red Bulls. The goal was the first in eight appearances for the attacker as Fernandez has split his time equally between starts and substitute appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Fernandez took two shots and created three chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Earthquakes. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Fernandez lined up in attacking midfield Saturday behind a front-two of Dante Vanzeir and Cory Burke, and he had his best game of the season against San Jose.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in start Fernandez took a shot on target in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Fernandez started his first game of the season Saturday while Lewis Morgan (hip) and Cristian Casseres (not injury related) were both out, but Fernandez has appeared in all five of the Red Bulls' matches even if he's not a regular in the XI.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in playoff loss Fernandez made an interception and won one of one tackles in the 2-1 Round One playoff defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Fernandez took a step up in responsibility this season as he tallied two goals and three assists in 28 appearances (22 starts), having never previously cracked double-digit starts in MLS. The 23-year-old mostly lined up in attacking midfield or on the right wing, but he has strong competition in his position with Luquinhas and Cristian Casseres.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in match day squad Fernandez is not in New York's match day squad for Wednesday's clash against Atlanta United.

Impact Fernandez had started in 19 of the Red Bulls' 22 MLS matches this season through July, but he's played less than 90 minutes across three August games and he's missing out on the squad entirely versus Atlanta for an undisclosed reason.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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